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Storm Damage Roof Report in Westbourne Green
We carry out storm damage roof reports in Westbourne Green and the rest of Greater London. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Lead lifted at abutments
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Westbourne Green
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Your policy document sets out its own definition. We don’t decide whether a storm met that test. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. The claim decision rests with your insurer. If you’ve noticed flashings pulled away from walls or stacks and damage from fallen branches or debris, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Water getting into a London home frequently comes from a detail you can’t see from the street: a butterfly roof’s central valley gutter, a parapet gutter, a chimney flashing or a flat roof over a back addition. For a leak or storm damage in Westbourne Green, those hidden details are where the inspection begins. Water from a hidden gutter can run along joists and show up a room or two away.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Westbourne Green (W2, W9, W11)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Leaks and storm damage in Westbourne Green
Close to the centre of London, a great many houses are Victorian or Edwardian terraces, many of them roofed in Welsh slate. A butterfly roof with a central valley gutter, tucked behind a parapet wall, is common on these houses. In a house like that, shared stacks, party-wall upstands and lead flashings all need looking at as far as they can be seen. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed. The wider area around Westbourne Green has a long history of building, with Kensington Palace about 1 mile south. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
Trees in and around Emslie Horniman's Pleasance shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If you look after a building like Edward Wilson Primary School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. If you own a rental within reach of London Paddington station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Westbourne Green is about 2 miles north-east of Kensington, in Greater London. We provide storm damage roof reports for householders, landlords and businesses in Westbourne Green and nearby. Our Greater London coverage includes Westbourne Green.
We cover every part of the W2, W9 and W11 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Salem Road, Talbot Road and Harrow Road and the roads around them. With the A404 and A4206 close by, Westbourne Green is easy for us to reach. We also cover the places around Westbourne Green: Little Venice (1 mile east), Westbourne (1 mile south-west), Maida Vale (1 mile north), Paddington Green (1 mile east) and Paddington (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (4 miles east), St Pancras (3 miles east), Shoreditch (5 miles east), Walthamstow (8 miles north-east), Hoxton (5 miles east) and Whitechapel (5 miles east).
Landmarks near Westbourne Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Maida Vale School, Emslie Horniman's Pleasance and Abdus Salam Library. Other local landmarks include The Bridge House (under half a mile east) and Westminster Academy (within half a mile west). The nearest railway station is London Paddington station, roughly 0.5 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Greek Orthodox Cathedral Treasury Museum (0.6 miles south) and Paddington General Hospital (less than half a mile north-west). Not far away are The Long Water and Greville Place nature reserve.
Nearby places to Westbourne Green
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DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What this survey cannot tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- A price for the repairs
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Gutters and fascias
- Slate and tile slopes
Landlords, agents and block managers in Westbourne Green
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
What happens on the day
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit normally takes about one to two hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Surveys in Westbourne Green can be booked for any day of the week. London parking is frequently by permit or pay-and-display, so it helps to know what’s near you, and to clear a path to the loft hatch. Upstairs rooms at the back are useful too, as they frequently give the best view of a rear addition.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the roof space where it is safe.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- We look at whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
How we price storm damage roof reports
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The size of the roof
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It’s useful to include:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Roof by roof
Ridge and hip tiles
Water can get in where ridge tiles have moved. Each one is recorded with photos.
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails frequently fail first. The report records whether slipped slates look like storm damage or older wear.
FAQs for Westbourne Green
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Westbourne Green?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Westbourne Green?
London parking needs a little planning, so let us know about permits, bays or a driveway as you book. That way the visit can be planned around it.
What do I do if water is coming in?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. If it’s safe, photograph the damage before it’s covered. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Start by complaining to the insurer. If it isn’t resolved, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
Each policy has its own definition. Many treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but check your own wording.